Description: Typically thought to be populated by small businesses, non-profits and community run programs, Children’s recreation sector is now a booming market with large and more professionalized businesses stepping in. With Canada lagging behind other English-speaking and European countries in terms of its investments in early childhood education as a percentage of its GDP, there seems to be tremendous potential of more innovative products in this market.

Source: Canadian Business

Date: August 14, 2014

Video Link:http://www.canadianbusiness.com/innovation/kids-recreation-market/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Do you feel this might become the next big market in Canada?
2. Suggest some new innovative services or programs that might succeed in this sector?
3. Can you suggest some large organizations that can succeed in this sector?